Hot Stuff: Benefits Of Bone Broth

Move over vegetable stock, bone broth is next level. Fans of the newest foodie craze – as well as some food experts – are brewing up pots of broth for its alleged health benefits, including warding off food intolerances and allergies, improved joint health, reduced cellulite and boosting the immune system.

What is bone broth?

“Bone broth is made by boiling animal bones — poultry, beef, and fish are all good options — for a minimum of four hours, on average eight hours, although some people will go as long as 48,” chef and certified nutritionist Ariane Resnick told Refinery29. Boiling the bones for an extended amount of time – much longer than regular broth – breaks down the bones to release concentrated nutrients like collagen and calcium phosphate.

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There is little clinical research on the benefits of bone broth, but as registered dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner tells the Huffington Post, it’s still good for you. Blatner wouldn’t call bone broth a miracle cure, but confirms, “It is hydrating, contains veggie and herb anti-inflammatories and the bones provide collagen, a protein which may help with our own bone, joint and skin health.”

How to get it in your diet: – Use it as a soup base – Drink like tea or infuse it with tea – Use it while sautéing vegetables – Use to boil noodles or rice instead of water – Use it as a base for gravy and sauces